Students with mental ill health

Mental ill health 

This support is available for people in mental distress that may or not be related to a diagnosable mental health condition. 

Access

Sign up - likely to include some kind of triaging and assessment for longer term support (drop in or one off appointments may be available without this). This support is delivered by trained mental health practitioners. It can include talking to students who are struggling with suicidal thoughts but do not have an immediate plan to end their life. Some universities will employ staff who specialise in supporting particular conditions e.g. students with eating disorders or autistic students with mental health conditions.

Provision

Counselling Services

The university counselling services offer support on a range of issues including stress, family and/or relationship difficulties, bereavement and homesickness. Support may be offered in a variety of settings including groups and workshops, 1-2-1 sessions and self-help resources.

Mental Health Advisers

Mental Health Advisers support students who are experiencing emotional or psychological distress or personal difficulties. 

Specialist/Wellbeing Mentoring

Specialist Mental Health Mentors can help you with practical strategies, looking at how your mental health impacts on your study.

Group Support 

e.g. for procrastination, bereavement.

Wellbeing Support 

e.g. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).